“Super Mario Run” arrives on iOS next Thursday, and with it, Nintendo’s most famous mascot will hit smartphones for the very first time. This, understandably, is expected to be a big one. To wit: This chart from Statista, which shows recent forecasts from app analytics firm Sensor Tower. According to them, “Super Mario Run” is projected to hit a whopping 50 million downloads in its first month. That’d easily surpass “Pokémon GO” – the last big mobile phenomenon tied to a beloved gaming franchise –…

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani withdrew his name last week from consideration to be selected as secretary of state or any other role in the incoming White House, President-elect Donald Trump said Friday. “Rudy Giuliani is an extraordinarily talented and patriotic American,” Trump said. “I will always be appreciative of his 24/7 dedication to our campaign after I won the primaries and for his extremely wise counsel.” Trump said that Giuliani “continues to be a close personal friend” and will be someone he…

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday relished in the defeat of his political opponents. Speaking in Louisiana at a rally for US Senate candidate John Kennedy, Trump took aim at the so-called Never Trump movement, characterizing its members as on “a respirator right now.” “They are gasping,” he told the crowd. “They are gasping for air.” Boasting about defeating the Never Trump movement has been a favorite for the president-elect at his events. He did so at the Republican National Convention over the summer, and he…

Morgan Stanley is giving its senior executives broader responsibilities when COO James Rosenthal steps down at the end of the year. President Colm Kelleher will take over as chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., a national bank subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, according to an internal memo signed by CEO James Gorman. Kelleher took over as sole president of the firm in January when his copresident, Greg Fleming, left. CFO Jon Pruzan will oversee strategy execution, going forward, while Vice Chairman Tom Nides will…